Job Details

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Major Duties

Under the oversight of the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Directors, the Stage Technician – Specialist supports events and performances at The Soraya and Plaza Del Sol on an as-needed basis. The incumbent works to maintain the integrity, condition, and value of the facilities as a world-class performing arts center for the campus and the larger community.

• Fulfills other tasks within the technical production department, including but not limited to – carpentry, properties, rigging, and wardrobe.
• Assists with load-in, rehearsal/performance, and load-out for a variety of events, including music, dance, theatre, guest speakers, and film screenings.
• Interacts with visiting production staff, rental clients, and university events staff in the execution of events; works to maintain a safe work environment for staff and clients and assists in the maintenance of stage equipment and systems; ensures a positive experience for all artists, faculty, students, staff, and community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to four years of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty area (i.e. costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting, and/or audio/sound production) or related field.
• Equivalent to full-time college or university education/vocational school training in the Arts or job-related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough and specialized knowledge and experience in applicable production specialty; more sophisticated knowledge of design theory and principles to be able to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into costume, scene, lighting, or sound production and effects.
• Thorough knowledge of safety requirements and standards related to production support specialty and stage operations and ability to train others in safety measures and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Ability and Specialized skills to: independently manage production support projects and productions by breaking segments into working units that coincide with production needs; work on more complex projects/designs and work with more difficult materials and equipment, including the ability to select and use the most appropriate materials to meet production needs; use more complex features of applicable software packages for production specialty; plan the layout and use of work areas.
• Thorough working knowledge of carpentry including the ability to operate applicable hand, power, and woodworking tools; ability to work with a wide range of set and scenery construction materials; ability to paint scenery from designer renderings, elevations, sketches, or models; ability to create scale renderings or models; thorough knowledge of lighting, sound, counterweight, and other stage systems and equipment; and ability to operate and troubleshoot computerized set and scenery systems.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Classification: Performing Arts Technician / 0840 / 2
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $23.75- $42.97 per hour.
• HOURS: Intermittent, on-call; hours and schedule vary including evenings and weekends.
• TEMP: Temporary-renewable, end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications are currently being accepted to establish a Stage Technician POOL. Applications for these on-call positions will be accepted continuously through June 30, 2025 or until an adequate amount of applications have been received.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: CSUN Careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-###-####.